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Robots take on IBD: can High-Tech surgery improve outcomes?

NCT ID NCT06579443

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether robotic surgery is a practical option for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare robotic surgery to standard laparoscopic surgery in 100 adults to see which approach works better. The goal is to find the best surgical setup and measure outcomes like blood loss, operation time, and recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
robotic surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that robotic surgery is a safe and effective option for IBD patients, potentially improving recovery and outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all IBD patients. Robotic surgery may not offer clear advantages over standard laparoscopic techniques.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CROHN DISEASE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation

    RECRUITING

    London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

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  • Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom

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  • London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Harrow, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom

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  • Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Newcastle upon Tyne, West Midlands, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

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  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Oxford, West Midlands, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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  • University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

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